endorsements
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Former state Sen. Gail Schwartz endorses Democrat Phil Weiser for attorney general
Gail Schwartz, a former Democratic state senator and congressional nominee, endorsed attorney general candidate Phil Weiser on Friday, saying the former University of Colorado Law School dean champion issues important to rural Colorado, including broadband access, the environment and public safety. “Phil Weiser is committed to serving all of the people of Colorado and ensuring…
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Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Jason Crow in 6th Congressional District primary
NARAL Pro-Choice America, an abortion rights group and one of the leading progressive political advocacy organizations, on Friday endorsed Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow, one of four Democrats running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional District. “Mike Coffman’s extreme anti-choice, anti-woman record does not reflect the voters or values of…
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Democrat Julie Gonzales turns in petitions, wins incumbent Lucia Guzman’s backing in Senate primary
Senate Democratic Leader Lucia Guzman on Tuesday endorsed immigrant rights advocate Julie Gonzales to take her place representing Denver’s Senate District 34 – the same day Gonzales turned in her nominating petitions, her campaign said. Gonzales, one of four Democrats running in a primary, has a proven ability to “listen to all voices and bring…
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Ken Salazar endorses Ashley Wheeland in House District 9 Democratic primary
Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar this week endorsed Ashley Wheeland, one of two Democrats running in a primary against state Rep. Paul Rosenthal in southeast Denver’s House District 9. “I have known Ashley since she began her career in policy in our state – working for me in my United States Senate office,” said Salazar, a…
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Democrat Cary Kennedy wins endorsement from Blue Rising Colorado in governor’s race
Democrat Cary Kennedy has won the endorsement of Blue Rising Colorado in the crowded gubernatorial race, the committee’s founders announced this week. “Blue Rising Colorado believes Cary Kennedy is the right choice for Colorado,” said Annette Moore, a founder of Blue Rising, in a statement. “Cary’s commitment to education and affordable healthcare, as well as…
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Progressive Democrats of America chapter endorses Democrat Levi Tillemann in 6th District primary
Calling him “a true progressive who will fight for everyone,” the Denver chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America this week endorsed congressional candidate Levi Tillemann, one of four Democrats running for the 6th Congressional District held by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman. Chapter leader Susan Gilbert, who lives in the suburban 6th District, said Tillemann, a…
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Gold Star father Khizr Khan to headline rally for Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow
Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who came under attack from Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign after offering to lend the Republican a copy of the Constitution, will appear at a rally on Tuesday for Jason Crow, a Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, Crow’s campaign said Friday.…
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Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates endorse Jena Griswold for Colorado secretary of state
Four of the leading Democrats running for governor of Colorado on Thursday threw their support behind Jena Griswold in her bid to unseat Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams, her campaign announced The 33-year-old attorney received endorsements from U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, former state Sen. Mike Johnston and businessman and…
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Steelworkers back Democrat Cary Kennedy for governor of Colorado
Former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, one of five leading Democrats running for governor of Colorado, has won the unanimous endorsement of the United Steelworkers District 12 labor union, her campaign Friday. “Cary Kennedy is a proven leader who shares United Steelworkers’ vision and values. She has the experience and the vision to lead Colorado and…
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Carpenters union endorses Democrat Jared Polis in Colorado governor’s race
Calling the Boulder Democrat a fighter for the working people of Colorado, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters threw its support Thursday behind U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in the gubernatorial race. The union, which operates in six western states, represents more than 2,500 carpenters in Colorado. “Jared has been fighting for better wages and critical benefits…